Respiratory Muscle Function, Diaphragm Thickness and Health Related Physical Fitness Parameters in Individuals

Examination of Respiratory Muscle Function, Diaphragm Thickness and Health Related Physical Fitness Parameters in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Individuals

In the literature, studies evaluating respiratory muscle function, diaphragm thickness and health-related physical fitness parameters together are insufficient in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In the thesis study, it is thought that the respiratory muscle function, diaphragm thickness, health-related physical fitness parameters, physical activity and lung functions of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be evaluated together to contribute to the literature. The aim of this study is to evaluate diaphragm thickness, respiratory muscle strength, endurance, body composition, aerobic exercise capacity, upper and lower extremity muscle strength and endurance, grip strength, flexibility in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and compare them with the healthy group.

Study Overview

• Status: Recruiting
• Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Observational

Detailed Description

Breathing is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases with inspiration (breathing in) and expiration (breathing) in order to maintain the optimum oxygen level in arterial blood. Respiration takes place through respiratory muscles. While inspiration takes place through the diaphragm and accessory respiratory muscles; Expiration takes place passively. Respiratory muscle function is determined by evaluating respiratory muscle strength and respiratory muscle endurance together. respiratory muscle dysfunction; It is a decrease in respiratory muscle strength, endurance, or both, caused by factors such as elongated diaphragm fibers, increased respiratory workload, changes in muscle mass and abdominal weight. Today, respiratory muscle strength are widely used in the evaluation of respiratory muscle function. However, evaluation of respiratory muscle endurance is more effective than respiratory muscle strength in the evaluation of submaximal respiratory muscle contraction, which is valid for daily activities, and in the clinical, functional and prognostic evaluation of respiratory muscles. In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory muscle function is associated with pulmonary functions, symptoms, comorbidities, health status, airway obstruction, lung volumes, and physiological disorders. Respiratory muscle dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increases with disease progression. Dysfunction in the diaphragm, which is the most important respiratory muscle, can be evaluated with respiratory muscle strength and endurance, as well as diaphragm thickness. Diaphragm thickness provides information about disease progression in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is known that diaphragm thickness is associated with respiratory muscle strength and respiratory function parameters in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". One of the important factors for maintaining health is physical fitness. physical fitness; It is the ability to perform occupational, recreational and daily activities correctly and successfully without fatigue. Physical fitness is also known as the ability to do daily tasks vigorously and carefully, without excessive fatigue, and to allocate sufficient energy for leisure and unexpected emergencies. Physical fitness is divided into two as health-related physical fitness and sports-related physical fitness. While health-related physical fitness parameters are body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility; Sport-related physical fitness parameters are balance, coordination, reaction time, agility, speed and power. Decreased physical fitness in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with respiratory problems (such as airway obstruction). It is known that physical fitness is related to the ability to perform physical activity. Low physical fitness occurs in most individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to decreased physical activity. There is an important relationship between physical fitness and lung functions.

In the literature, studies evaluating respiratory muscle function, diaphragm thickness and health-related physical fitness parameters together are insufficient in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In the thesis study, which is planned to be done, it is thought that the respiratory muscle function, diaphragm thickness, health-related physical fitness parameters, physical activity and lung functions of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be evaluated together to contribute to the literature.

The aim of this study is to evaluate diaphragm thickness, respiratory muscle strength, endurance, body composition, aerobic exercise capacity, upper and lower extremity muscle strength and endurance, grip strength, flexibility in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and compare them with the healthy group.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Anticipated): 50

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Eylem TÜTÜN YÜMİN, Assoc. Prof.; Phone Number: 05056763191; Email: eylemtutun78@hotmail.com

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Bolu, Turkey, 14000
    • Recruiting
    • Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 40 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common, preventable, and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation, usually progressive, associated with an increased chronic inflammatory response of the airways and lung to noxious gases and particles. In addition, healthy individuals in a similar age range without a diagnosed disease and symptoms will be included in the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Be between the ages of 40-65
• No medication changes due to acute exacerbation for at least three weeks
• Be stable
• Volunteering to participate in research
• To cooperate
• Patients with written consent form
• Healthy individuals in a similar age range without a diagnosed disease and symptoms will be included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
• Individuals with orthopedic disease
• Individuals with neurological disease
• Individuals with other co-existing lung and systemic diseases other than chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Those who have had major surgery in the past few months
• Individuals with a history of recurrent significant clinical infections
• Have cognitive problems
• Having had unstable angina,
• Previous Myocardial Infarction
• Individuals with severe congestive heart failure refractory to medical therapy, individuals with uncontrolled hypertension
• Individuals with cancer

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort	Intervention / Treatment
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Group; Individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by ''Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University'' Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases and referred to the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department of Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Health Sciences Faculty	Other: Observational; To evaluate your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease assessment test, respiratory muscle strength with intraoral pressure measurement device, respiratory muscle endurance with increasing threshold load respiratory muscle endurance test, diaphragm thickness with ultrasound device, cardiorespiratory fitness with 6 Minute Walk Test, flexibility trunk lateral flexion test , back scratch test and sit and lie down test, muscle strength and endurance will be evaluated with push-up test, sit-up test, sit and stand test and hand grip strength, body composition will be evaluated by bioelectrical impedance analysis, physical activity will be questioned with the International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire, shortness of breath with the Mmrc Dyspnea Scale, and perception of fatigue and shortness of breath with the Modified Borg Scale.
Healthy Group; Volunteer healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics and without any diagnosed disease will be recruited	Other: Observational; To evaluate your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease assessment test, respiratory muscle strength with intraoral pressure measurement device, respiratory muscle endurance with increasing threshold load respiratory muscle endurance test, diaphragm thickness with ultrasound device, cardiorespiratory fitness with 6 Minute Walk Test, flexibility trunk lateral flexion test , back scratch test and sit and lie down test, muscle strength and endurance will be evaluated with push-up test, sit-up test, sit and stand test and hand grip strength, body composition will be evaluated by bioelectrical impedance analysis, physical activity will be questioned with the International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire, shortness of breath with the Mmrc Dyspnea Scale, and perception of fatigue and shortness of breath with the Modified Borg Scale.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Diaphragm Thickness	Diaphragm thickness will be measured by ultrasound. Diaphragm thickness will be measured twice, when the person fully exhales and fully fills their lungs with air. Diaphragm thickness will be measured at the 8th or 9th intercostal space. Decreased diaphragm thickness indicate impaired respiratory muscle function; being in the normal range indicates good respiratory muscle function.	5 minutes
Diaphragm Mobility	Diaphragm mobility will be measured by ultrasound. Diaphragm mobility will be done by using the total amount of movement of the diaphragm until the individual breathes completely from the point of exhalation. Diaphragm mobility will be performed at the intersection of the medial axillary line and the costal line. Decreased diaphragm mobility indicate impaired respiratory muscle function; being in the normal range indicates good respiratory muscle function.	5 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Measurement of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure	Maximal Inspiratory Pressure will be measured with an intraoral pressure measuring device. Maximal Inspiratory Pressure reflects respiratory muscle strength. An increase in Maximal Inspiratory Pressure indicates high respiratory muscle strength; A low Maximal Inspiratory Pressure value indicates respiratory muscle weakness.	5 minutes
Pulmonary Function Test	Pulmonary function test will be performed with a spirometer according to the criteria of the American Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. While the decrease in pulmonary function test parameters shows worsening of lung functions; parameters in the normal range indicate good lung functions.	5 minutes
Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale	It is a 5-item scale scored between 0-4 for individuals' shortness of breath. Evaluates dyspnea and activity limitation in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An increase in the score indicates an increase in shortness of breath.	2 minutes
Incremental Threshold Load Endurance Test	Respiratory muscle endurance will be measured with an incremental threshold load respiratory muscle endurance test. The respiratory muscle endurance test will be performed using a respiratory muscle training device. Endurance test is performed by breathing rapidly and deeply against the respiratory muscle training device of the individual. The individual should continue the test as long as possible. A high respiratory muscle endurance score indicates good respiratory muscle function; A low score indicates respiratory muscle dysfunction.	10 minutes
Six Minute Walk Test	The six minute walk test will be used to evaluate functional exercise capacity. The individual will be asked to walk as fast as possible throughout the test. High walking distance indicates good exercise capacity; A low walking distance indicates a decrease in exercise capacity.	10 minutes
Body Composition: Lean Body Mass Percentage	The lean body mass percentage of the individual will be determined by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. The measurement will be made by the individual standing on the device with bare feet and waiting. If the lean body mass percentage values are in the normal range, the body composition is normal; lean body mass percentage low values indicate deterioration of body composition.	2 minutes
International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire	Physical activity level will be assessed with the short form of the International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire. The short form of the International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire consists of seven questions. A high questionnaire score indicates a high level of physical activity; A low score indicates physical inactivity.	2 minutes
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test (CAT)	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test is an eight-item scale measuring health status in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This scale is used to determine the health status of individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease all over the world. Each question is scored between 0-5 and a total score between 0 and 40 is given. A score of 0 represents the best and a score of 40 represents the worst state of health.	2 minutes
Modified Borg Scale (MBS)	In this scale, in which the perception of shortness of breath at rest and during exercise will be evaluated, scoring varies between 0-10 points, although high scores indicate high breathlessness and fatigue.	2 minutes
Trunk Lateral Flexion Test:	Lateral flexion flexibility is measured with the trunk lateral flexion test. While standing, the arms are held in an upright position with the feet parallel to the body and feet shoulder-width apart. First of all, the distance between the point where the right 3rd finger tip is located and the point where the finger tip is located after right lateral flexion is checked. The distance between the start point and the end point is recorded. The test is repeated three times and the best measurement is recorded as the result. A high distance indicates good trunk flexibility; The low distance indicates that the trunk flexibility is insufficient.	1 minute
Back Scratching Test	In the back scratch test, the palmar side of the upper hand and the back of the lower hand should be placed on the back and the distance of the third fingers to each other should be recorded. The test is repeated three times and the best result is considered the test result. If the distance is too much, it shows that the flexibility is bad; A low distance indicates good flexibility.	1 minute
Sit-Reach Test	In the sit-reach test, individuals are seated on a flat surface and the individual's feet are made to rest flat on the test bench. Then, the individual is asked to reach forward as much as possible. The test result is obtained by measuring the distance between the tip of the third finger and the foot. During the test, the individual is expected to wait 2-3 seconds at the last point and the test is repeated 3 times to record the best result. A high distance indicates good flexibility; If the distance is low, it indicates that the flexibility is bad.	1 minute
30 Second Modified Push Up Test	A 30 second modified push up test will be used to evaluate the upper body muscle strength and endurance of individuals. The individual, whose hands and knees are in contact with the floor, and whose knees and elbows are flexed on the mat, is asked to push his body backwards by extending his elbows without disturbing the flexion of the knees. The number of correct movements in 30 seconds will be recorded as the test result. A high number indicates good upper extremity muscle strength and endurance; A low number indicates poor upper extremity muscle strength and endurance.	1 minute
Sit Up Test	The 30-second sit-up test will be used to evaluate the strength and endurance of the abdominal muscles of the individuals. Individuals are asked to lock their hands on the nape in supine, hip and knee flexion, with the plantar face of the foot on the ground (hooked position), and starting from this position, individuals are asked to flex their trunk as much as possible until the scapula is out of contact with the ground. The number of trunk flexions for 30 seconds is recorded. A high number indicates good trunk muscle strength and endurance; A low number indicates poor trunk muscle strength and endurance.	1 minute
Sit to Stand Test	Sit and stand test can be performed to evaluate lower extremity muscle strength and endurance. Individuals are asked to cross their arms over their shoulders and sit and stand up for 30 seconds, and the number of sitting and standing is recorded. A high number indicates good lower extremity muscle strength and endurance; A low number indicates poor lower extremity muscle strength and endurance.	1 minute
Hand Grip Strength	Hand grip dynamometer is used to measure hand grip strength. Measurements are made three times on the left and right sides of the individual in a sitting position, shoulder adduction, elbow 90° flexion, and forearm neutral position. A high value indicates that the hand grip strength is good; A low value indicates a low hand grip strength.	1 minute

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): July 12, 2021
• Primary Completion (Actual): September 27, 2021
• Study Completion (Anticipated): December 18, 2021

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 10, 2021
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 29, 2021
• First Posted (Actual): August 9, 2021

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): November 16, 2021
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 13, 2021
• Last Verified: November 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: body composition; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; diaphragm thickness; physical fitness; respiratory muscle function
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Respiratory Tract Diseases; Lung Diseases; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
• Other Study ID Numbers: AIBU-FTR-ETY-01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No